How severe is CVE-2025-23178?

CVE-2025-23178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-23178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23178?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-23178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-23178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12624.

When was CVE-2025-23178 published?

CVE-2025-23178 was published on 2025-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-23178

CVE-2025-23178 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-923.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-12624
Weakness: CWE-923
Published: 2025-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-23178?: CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints
How severe is CVE-2025-23178?: CVE-2025-23178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-23178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-23178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-23178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12624.
When was CVE-2025-23178 published?: CVE-2025-23178 was published on 2025-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/departments/dynamiccollectors/cve_advisories_listing?skip=0

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